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figure

[fig-yer, fig-er] / ˈfɪg yər, ˈfɪg ər /








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The EPA fuel economy figure of 12 mpg, combined, hilariously overstates mileage in my real-world driving.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

The charismatic preacher was an influential and divisive figure during the final years of Romanov rule in Russia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Mizuho sees this figure potentially doubling by 2028 or 2029.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

The diagram shows the basis of the 18% figure, as well as one showing 46% chunk of jobs will see less immediate change:

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Instead I have to untangle all my feelings right now, and figure out how to transform them into a goodbye.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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